Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung ST90

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and ST90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS7 was launched 24 months earlier than the ST90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FS7 scores vs the ST90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS7 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FS7 against the ST90.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and ST90.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS7 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung ST90 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FS7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.